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5 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA 94127-1111
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 79th percentile among comparable California schools.
61.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
64.8% of students met California's math standard but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 64.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,115/4,657 (76th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 803/4,657 (83rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 588 |
| Low-Income Students | 190 (32.3%) |
| English Learners | 151 (25.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.8 points from last year and fell 9.6 points over the full period. Math rose 1.6 points from last year and fell 1.5 points over the full period.
•Math -1.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 58.3% to 66.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.6-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 73.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 72% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 41% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 57.5% to 69.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.8-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
37.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 71.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does West Portal Elementary compare within the district?
West Portal Elementary is No. 21 in reading and No. 15 in math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does West Portal Elementary rank in California?
West Portal Elementary ranks No. 1,115 of 4,657 in reading and No. 803 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at West Portal Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 22 in reading and No. 17 in math among 61 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.7% meet the reading standard and 48.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does West Portal Elementary compare with other schools in San Francisco?
West Portal Elementary is No. 21 in reading and No. 15 in math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San FranciscoHow does West Portal Elementary compare with other schools in San Francisco County?
West Portal Elementary is No. 21 in reading and No. 15 in math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Francisco CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| West Portal ElementaryThis school | 64.8% | 61.4% |
| Alamo Elementary | 64.6% | 66.7% |
| Alvarado Elementary | 51.6% | 59.4% |
